Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily November 2, 1909 MRS. THOMAS NEID Aged Resident of Le Roy Died Today at Her Daughter's Home Le Roy, Nov. 2 - Mrs. Anna NEID, widow of Thomas NEID, died at 9 o'clock this morning from the infirmities of age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archibald FAGAN, three miles northwest of Le Roy. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, 79 years ago. She came to this country 56 years ago and all the time since had resided in the vicinity of Le Roy. Besides her daughter, Mrs. FAGAN is survived by six sons and daughters, Michael NEID of Le Roy, Miss Delia NEID and Thomas NEID of Rochester, Mrs. Anna SHERIDAN of Byron and Mrs. Mary PHILLIPS and John NEID of Mumford. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com (This is my g-g-grandmother - Mrs. Archibald FAGAN is my g-grandmother) Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily March 23, 1909 MISS CANDACE H. NORTON Her Death Today at East Elba, Where All Her Life Was Spent Miss Candace H. NORTON died at her home at East Elba at 8 o'clock this morning from paralysis, in her sixteenth year of her age. She was born in East Elba and had always lived there. Miss NORTON is survived by two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 p.m. on Thursday and the interment will be at East Elba. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily July 11th or 12th, 1902 ALBERT A. AUSTIN DEAD One of the Oldest Residents of Elba - Had Long Been in ill Health Elba, July 11 - Albert A. AUSTIN, one of Elba's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his home a mile east of this village, after a long illness from general debility. Mr. AUSTIN, who would have been ninety years of age next month, was born in Vermont, but had lived in Elba nearly all of his life. He had always been engaged in farming and was a genial man whose death will be mourned by many friends. Mr. AUSTIN is survived by one son, Herbert A. AUSTIN of Batavia, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles IVISON of Bergen and Mrs. Eliza WILDER of Derrick City, Pa. Another daughter, Miss Cordelia E. Austin, died at the Elba homestead on June 16th. The funeral will be held from the house at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily November 25th or 26th, 1902 Mrs. BUCKLEY'S Death at Corfu Corfu, Nov. 25 - Mrs. Patrick BUCKLEY died suddenly from old age at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of the Misses HARE, where she had lived. She was 83 years of age and is survived by three sons, John BUCKLEY of Peruville, Cortland county; George B. BUCKLEY of West Fayette, Seneca county, and Edward W. BUCKLEY of Akron, and three daughters, Mrs. Richard MAYNE of Batavia, Mrs. Margaret A. JAYCOTT and Mrs. Amelia JONES of Corfu. The funeral will be held at the house on Wednesday at 2 p.m. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily October 13, 1902 HEAD AND RIGHT ARM CUT OFF BY TRAIN HORRIBLE FATE OF WILLIAM BARR OF BERGEN When Last Seen Alive, He Was Riding on a Gravel Train and It is Suspected That He Fell Off - Body Discovered by Central Officials on a Train William BARR, who lives about two miles west of Bergen, was killed on the Central railroad two miles east of South Byron about 9:30 o'clock this morning. The body was found by Conductor DONOHUE'S work train crew, which notified Section Foreman FLAHERTY, who removed the remains to South Byron, where they were identified. Later the body was turned over to Undertaker BEST of Bergen. Coroner SNOW of Batavia was called and visited the scene, but was unable to find anyone who witnessed the accident. Employees of the railroad who knew Mr. BARR saw him this morning, riding on the brake handle of a car of a westbound gravel train a short distance east of the scene of the accident. It is thought that he fell from the wheel between the cars and across the rail, as his head and right arm were severed from the body. The body lay on the track only a few minutes before being discovered, as Conductor DONOHUE'S train met the gravel train, which was in charge of Conductor O’NEILL, a short distance west of the scene of the accident. J.V. NEUBERT of Batavia, supervisor of tracks, and A.M. CLOUGH, another Central official, were riding on the rear platform of the eastbound express leaving Batavia at 9:12 a.m., but which was late today, and discovered the body lying on the track parallel with and north of the north rail. Mr. NEUBERT wrote a message and threw it off to Mr. DONOHUE notifying him of the accident. At first no one was found to identify the man, but in a short time the remains were positively identified by Frank KINNEY and Deputy Internal Revenue Collector George M. GILLETTE of Bergen. The Coroner has not decided whether he will hold an inquest. Mr. BARR, who was about 38 years of age, is survived by a second wife, with whom he was not living; a son, James BARR; two daughters; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BARR of Bergen, and one sister, Mrs. LUSCHER of Wheatland. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com (The above mother and 2nd wife were related to me) Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily July 5th or 6th, 1902 Percy BARTHOLF Buried at Pavilion Pavilion, July 5 - The remains of Percy BARTHOLF, a resident of this vicinity about 12 years ago, were brought to Pavilion yesterday afternoon for interment in Oatka Valley cemetery. Mr. BARTHOLF died at his home in Saltville on Wednesday morning at the age of 69 years. He leaves a widow, two sons and three daughters, a brother, Lewis of Stafford, and a sister, Mrs. Mariette NORTON of Rochester. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily December 16, 1902 Burial of Charles BERG The remains of the man supposed to be Charles BERG, who was so badly cut to pieces by a train on the Central railroad at Churchville on December 5th, were buried in the Potter's field in Rochester yesterday, unidentified. The remains were viewed by William BERG of Oakfield, who failed to identify them as his brother, and by Mrs. Charles BERG of Rochester, who also failed to identify them as her husband. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily December 8, 1902 FORMER PEMBROKE MAN Harry BABCOCK, Aged 87 Years, Died at His Home Near Brooklyn, Mich. Harry BABCOCK, a former well known resident of Pembroke, died at his home near Brooklyn, Mich., on November 24th. He was born in 1815 at Sand Lake, N.Y., and in May, 1832, moved to Pembroke with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben BABCOCK. He lived in the vicinity of East Pembroke until about thirty years ago when he moved to Michigan. He had been totally blind about twenty years. Mr. BABCOCK is survived by three sons, Lester BABCOCK of South Dakota, Reuben and Robert BABCOCK; two daughters, Mrs. Emily GREEN and Mrs. Eliza WILSEY, who live in the vicinity of Brooklyn, Mich.; two brothers, W. Easton BABCOCK of East Pembroke and Charles BABCOCK of Salt Lake City, Utah, and three sisters, Mrs. Lucy ALLEN of Batavia, Mrs. Samuel LOOMIS of East Pembroke and Mrs. Sarah DODGE of Troy. *************************** WILLIAM BERG'S BROTHER? Oakfield Man Views Remains of Unknown Killed at Churchville The remains of the man supposed to be Charles BERG, who was so badly mangled by trains on the New York Central at Churchville on Friday night, are still at the undertaker's rooms in Rochester and have not been identified. William BERG of Oakfield visited the rooms yesterday morning, but failed to identify the remains as those of his brother. He says he could identify his brother by a tattoo mark on the right arm between the wrist and elbow, but this man's arm being cut off at that place destroyed any such evidence, if it ever existed. Mr. BERG says his brother was about this man's age and size and has been a bridge builder in Pennsylvania and a member of the Iron Workers' Union. Mr. BERG has wired the company his brother worked for, but as yet has received no reply. His brother is a married man, but has not lived with his wife for some time. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily November 8, 1902 MRS. JACOB BERND DEAD Aged Resident of Le Roy Dies at the Age of 74 - Funeral on Monday Mrs. Catherine BERND, wife of Jacob BERND of Le Roy, died at her home at midnight from dropsy, with which she had been afflicted since July. The funeral will be held at Le Roy, probably on Monday. Mrs. BERND, who was born in France, was 74 years of age and was well known and highly respected in the vicinity of her home. She is survived by the following children: John J. BERND of Buffalo; Frank J. BERND, Mrs. Joseph ROTH and Mrs. George WEISSERT of Batavia; Mrs. John SIMMONS of Elba; Edward and Charles F. BERND and Mrs. Frank GANGEL of Le Roy and Bert J. and George S. BERND of Pavilion. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily July 30, 1902 Frank BRUMBER'S Funeral The funeral of Frank BRUMBER will be held from his late home, No. 21 Williams street at 2 p.m. on Friday *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily July 29, 1902 Frank BRUMBER Dead in Batavia Frank BRUMBER died at the home of his father, Charles BRUMBER of No. 21 William street, at 11 a.m. today from consumption, aged 22 years. Besides his father he is survived by one brother, Edward BRUMBER of Batavia, and one sister, Mrs. Mary LAFLER of Hilton. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily July 26th or 27th, 1902 Former Oakfield Man's Death Oakfield, July 26 - News has been received by Mrs. Luther TOWNSEND, of the death of her uncle, Asa BURR. Mr. BURR, who was 80 years of age, died July 15th of heart trouble at Hadley, Mich. He was a former respected resident of Oakfield, having moved to Hadley about thirty years ago. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily December 5th or 6th, 1902 Death of Mrs. Evelyn FISHELL COBB East Pembroke, Dec. 5 - News has been received of the death from heart disease of Mrs. Evelyn FISHELL COBB, formerly of this place and Indian Falls, at her home in Perry, Mich. She is survived by her husband, one son, Leon; two brothers, John and Joseph FISHELL of Ionia, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth JOYCE of Climax, Mich. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Friday, September 24-1875 LOCAL RECORD. Mr. GOULD of Stafford is building himself a house at Honeoye Falls. W. BABCOCK of East Pembroke is the patentee of a new potato digger. Alas! for our pan-cake timber. The frosts have "done for" the buckwheat. Harvey SNELL, formerly of Pembroke, is teaching the Churchville village school. Mr. Samuel COOPER has our thanks for a quantity of the sweetest and tenderest fall sweet corn we ever tasted. Mr. Levi DECKER was the man who arrested CLARK, the girl shooter, instead of STEVENS, as we last week had it. The Epizoot, in a milder form than when here before, is effecting to a greater or less extent, most of the horses in this vicinity. Thomas CARY has a very convenient house to rent on Ross street, near the new Union School House. Look at it, you who wish to rent. Quick Business--The fast mail train is a success. We receive our New York morning papers now a little after noon of the day they are printed. SOUTHWORTH & SIMPSON mean business this fall. They are now filling up with a choice selection of goods at prices that cannot but be satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman BROWN, of Alexander, are off to Illinois on a visiting tour, to the PRESCOTTS and BOSWORTHS and HARRISES and other old-time friends. Going Ahead--The walls for the new engine manufactory are all up, and the roof supports are being put up. 'Twill be a roomy pile of buildings when completed. I.J. TUTTLE, of Wheatville, in this county, will promptly answer calls to repair Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry at the homes of the citizens of our county. Address him at Wheatville. A Professional Visit.--Dr. LISTON, the distinguished surgeon and physician from the Albany Eye & Ear Infirmary, will be in Batavia at the St. James Hotel, Sept. 28th, 29th, and 30th. The Wiard Plow Manufacturing Co. are preparing to build immediately. The brick is already on the ground. The Erie R.R. Company, too, has already built a track into their grounds. A Walking Feat.--The Le Roy 'Gazette' says: "Albert OLMSTED and wife walked from their home in Batavia to Le Roy, early this week, in two hours and thirty minutes--10 1/2 miles. Pretty good for tramps so young." State Fair.--Mr. John N. ABBOTT, General Passenger Agent of the Erie, has notified the public that he will issue special excursion tickets to the State Fair held at Elmira, Sept. 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and Oct. 1st, at reduced rate. P.P. BRADISH & Co. have a finely illustrated advertisement in our columns to-day. The agricultural implements of their manufacture are favorites with farmers wherever known, and are not excelled in good points by any in the market. Mr. Phineas FORD and his wife, residents of State street in this village, are respectively 85 and 83 years old, and are still living mostly, alone--they so preferring. They have had nine children born to them, and all are still living, the youngest being over 40 years of age. A remarkable family record. Signor NUNO, of Buffalo, will meet, Saturday next, 25th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., at the residence of Hon. John FISHER, all who desire to perfect themselves in vocal and Instrumental music. This is a rare opportunity and should be improved by all possess musical talent. The expense will be moderate. The Great Annular Eclipse will take place at sunrise on Wednesday next, 29th inst. It will not be fully annular here, as we are a little south of its central line, but it will be, notwithstanding, a sight full of interest and one well worth early rising to see. The annular eclipse will not occur again until 1893. A Centennial Horn.--J.S. DELANO of this village, has a powder horn which was carried by his grandfather, Jonathan DELANO, all through the Revolutionary war, in which as a soldier, he took active part. Engraven on the horn are ships, forts, &c., and the name of the owner, with the date of engraving--1775--just a hundred years ago. Shoulder Broken--We are sorry to learn of a bad accident which happened to young Charles PETTIT, of this place, on Saturday, by which he had his shoulder broken. It occurred on the way to the Fair Ground. He was riding on a dray, when the driver accidentally fell off, and he tried to catch him, but fell himself, striking on his shoulder. Mr. James MACKEY, of Batavia, is supervising the introduction of a forty horse power steam engine into the mill of Mr. HARMON at Churchville. The mill has hitherto had only water power, and has often been deficient because of low water. The introduction of steam will enable it to meet all demands upon it promptly. So writes our Churchville correspondent, whose favor came so late this week that we have been obliged to condense it. County Fair.--We expect to be able to give, next week, the list of premiums awarded at our recent County Fair. Having expected to spend the whole day Thursday on the ground, we were only there a short time Wednesday, and therefore cannot particularize. We judged from appearances that the "first day" was a usual success, with great promise for the "second day" but a soaking rain "wet down" all fair anticipations, and greatly disappointed officers and people. APPLETON's Educational Record has the following notice of our Union School: "The 'Public School of Batavia, N.Y., is worthy 'of note for having given unusual attention 'to the matter of ornamenting the walls of 'the schoolroom with choice and elegant 'pictures. Prof. G. FULLER is Principal."--We may add that the fall term of the school opened, with 60 more pupils than last year, and that the success of the school, thus far, has exceeded the anticipation of its most ardent friends. Henry C. ADGATE, Esq., of East Bethany, left for his new Georgia home, on Monday of this week. We regret to lose him from this county, but wish him all the good and prosperity he anticipates in his new home. He has purchased a choice place of some 40 acres at Madison, the county seat of Morgan county, Georgia. Our readers will hear from him occasionally. Teachers' Institute.--The Genesee Co. Teachers' Institute will be held in the Court House, Batavia, commencing at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27th, and continue its sessions for one week, under the instruction of Prof. Henry R. SANFORD. General, prompt and regular attendance is desired. N.B.--Teachers' examination Saturday, Oct. 2d, commencing at 9 a.m. Richard L. SELDEN, School Commissioner. Married.--Mr. James CLARK and Miss Mary BOSWORTH were married at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. BOSWORTH, of Batavia, on Tuesday evening of this week, 21st inst., Rev. Thos. McLEAD officiating.--A large and pleasant company witnessed the ceremony and heartily joined in the congratulations and socialities of the happy occasion. James learned his trade of us, and was for several years in our employ, and with all our heart we wish for him and his estimable wife a stormless and happy voyage on the sea of matrimony. Railroad Accident.--On Wednesday evening of this week a freight train of 77 cars on the Central road broke in three pieces, while on the down grade at South Byron, and the second part dashed into the first part, and the third part into the second part, knocking into kindling wood six cars loaded with wheat, and scattering the debris on both tracks, so that the western bound trains, as well as the eastern, were considerably delayed. A tramp, who was stealing a ride in one of the wheat cars, had his leg broken--the wonder is how, in such a crash up, he escaped instant death. The "Buffalo Bill" and "Texas Jack" combination troupe are to give one of their unique and peculiar entertainments at Dellinger's Opera House on Thursday next 30th inst. See advertisement in another column. Of this troupe the New London Union says: "In Music Hall, last evening, to an absolutely overflowing house, Buffalo Bill performed to the satisfaction of his hearers, and won repeated applause. Mr. GRAHAM in his Irish character was inimitable, and his happy humor kept the house in a roar of laughter.--The support was fair, and the performance, as a whole, was more than satisfactory." The Indian Fair of the Tonawanda Reservation, is, we believe, now in progress. It was appointed to be held on the 22d, 23d, 24th, and 25th insts. Why they hold it so long is, we suppose, owing, not to the magnitude and excellence of their agricultural products, but to their ability to sooner absorb, even with the help of whites of like elevated tastes and associations, the stock of liquors furnished for the occasion by parties from Batavia, Medina, and other localities. By the way, by virtue of what license do these liquor vendors sell their liquors upon fair grounds, or anywhere outside of their saloons and barrooms? A Plucky Girl.--A day or two since a tramp called at a house on Center street in this village, to beg something to eat. As he went away from the house one of the family, a young lady, noticed that he carried a closed umbrella in such a way as to partly conceal it as he walked. She had just left her umbrella in the porch, and the idea flashed into her mind that he had stolen it. She ran to the door, and sure enough the umbrella was gone. She didn't wait to talk about it, or to inquire what had better be done, or to "fix up," but bare-headed, she dashed out into the rain after the thief, and captured him near S. WAKEMAN's on Main street, and wrenched the umbrella away from him. Pity she hadn't broken his head with it. No one was near to arrest, so the scamp escaped. Concert.--The Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston, assisted by the charming vocalist, Miss Fannie KELLOGG, have been engaged by the Band to give one of their popular Concerts at the Opera House, Batavia, Friday, Oct. 14th, 1875. These artists are too well known to need any lengthy notice; the simple announcement is enough to ensure for them a large audience. The following notice appears in the Buffalo Commercial: "The Mendelssohn Quintette Club begin a nine weeks' western tour the 27th of this month. This club has been augmented by the engagement of Mr. C.N. ALLEN, formerly leader of the Beethoven Quintette Club, now disbanded. It now has six solo performers. Miss Fannie KELLOGG is re-engaged as vocalist. They appear in Buffalo during the season." A Supposed Horse Thief Arrested.--On Friday night last a man drove to CASTLE's Livery Stable for accommodations for his horse during the night. In the morning he offered his horse, buggy and harness, worth perhaps $200, for $100. CASTLE, at once suspecting the goods were stolen, entered into negotiations so as to detain the man as long as possible, and while pretending to buy, arranged to have the seller arrested on suspicion of theft. On Monday our officers received a hand-bill from Auburn,, correctly describing the stolen property, and offering a reward for its finding. The arrested man, who gave his name as Thomas SHARP, had an examination before Justice JOHNSON on Tuesday, and was committed to await action of Grand Jury. P.S. Parties arrived from Auburn Tuesday night and fully identified the property. + + BERGEN.--Mr. S. CARPENTER seems to be always building something. This time he has added a piazza to his house. Mrs. Dr. MUNGER and son, from Guilford, Ct., have been visiting at Mr. Wm. P. MUNGER's. A.J. LYONS, who supplied the Baptist pulpit during the summer, has resumed his studies at the Rochester Theological Seminary. The Rev. S. HULSE, a retired minister living in town, will temporarily supply the pulpit. Mr. T. RAYMOND and wife suffered a severe affliction in the loss of an infant child recently. Mr. J.B. BEARDSLEY arrived home a few days since from his sojourn at the seaside. We understand that his health is not improved. Mr. H.H. BROWN's house at West Bergen was burned Monday, 6th inst. It was insured in the Holland Purchase Company. The following day the insurance was paid by Mr. A. ARNOLD, agent for the Company. Such rare promptness is highly commendable. + + ALEXANDER.--Presentation. At a meeting of the I.O.O.F., held at Alexander Monday evening last, Mr. Albert ROWE was presented with a beautiful Past Grand regalia. The regalia was presented by the Bros. as a token of their love and esteem for Bro. ROWE, who has been a very devoted and active member of the lodge for 29 years, being absent from the regular weekly meetings but very few times during all those years. The presentation speech was made by Bro. S.P. HAMMOND, who performed well his part, referring to Bro. ROWE's long connection with the order, and his faithfulness therein, in very appropriate remarks. Bro. ROWE responded with a short speech, which showed that he fully and deeply appreciated the kindness and goodly feeling of the Bros. The affair passed off very pleasantly, and was a credit to all parties concerned. + + ELBA.--Robert H. OLIVER, proprietor of the Elba well boring machines is doing quite a thriving business, putting many wells down in this and adjourning towns. Mrs. E. PATTERSON of this village has leased her residence and removed to Batavia. Mrs. Dr. PRAVO, a teacher of long experience is about to open a select school in this place thus giving all a chance to get an education at home. Mrs. L. KIMBALL leaves for the west on Monday next to visit friends. She will be absent from home about six weeks. The frost on Saturday morning last did considerable injury to corn and potato crop which are somewhat late this season. Rev. J.C. LONG quite surprised the community on Sunday last by supplying the pulpit of Rev. J.H. QUIGLEY. The Elder looks vigorous and strong as ever. All were glad to see him again. D.H. GORHAM, the builder of the new church has it now in readiness for frescoing, which is to be done by workmen from Buffalo. The community was startled this (Tuesday) morning by the death of Thomas J. THOMPSON. The deceased was a thorough business man--and highly respected by all. He leaves a wife and two small children besides parents and friends to mourn his untimely death. + + DARIEN.--How true the saying, one extreme follows an other. Our extreme hot spell is followed by extreme cold, as it has been for a few days past--an admonition to get ready your overcoat and mittens, and to replenish your wood-piles and coal-bins for winter, which is slowly creeping upon us. Halloo! there man, you are leading your horse back and forth on the sidewalk. Do you belong to a privileged class? Do you claim this high prerogative for your self alone? I don't believe in monopoly of any kind. Suppose we all use sidewalks for that purpose, and save the roads for future use. The statute prescribes a fine of three dollars for such offenses. Look out. We hear considerable said, in these parts, of potato rot. The yield seems to be abundant, but if rotting in all parts of the county, potatoes may, after all, be scarce by next spring. But let us not distrust Providence. He who provides the young ravens their food, will also provide for us in future, as He has in the past. Sunday last, while all well disposed people were assembled at church to worship according to Divine injunction, some wayward scions were celebrating the event, (or something else,) in a piece of woods within hearing distance, by gunonading, disobeying the command, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." It is a sad mistake of some parents, that they have not sent their children more to Sabbath school (while others have not sent theirs at all) where they certainly would learn some better things. Alas, what can you expect when some fathers avow that they had rather see their boys go hunting on Sunday, than see them go tot Sabbath School. Do these boys not know that all such Sabbath breakers are liable to a fine? + + CORFU.--A perambulating photographic gallery visited town on Tuesday. CURTIS had his house "took." "Hib" CHASE has left town for a brief time. We shall miss his smiling phiz. He has gone to Batavia. Chas. SMITH and wife of St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania, have been "swinging around the circle." Their many friends in this vicinity are glad to welcome them back. Esq. READ says we spelled his name wrong, but we didn't mean to. If we have done anything we are sorry for, we are willing to be forgiven. Friday evening, 10th inst., the Ladies' Literation gave a lawn party at F.H. EDWARDS'. The grounds were brightly illuminated, reminding one of the mythical chateau of Claude MELNOTTE, so beautifully described by LYTTON; while occasionally "the moon unveiled her peerless light, and o'er the dark her silver mantle threw." Here and there beneath the trees might be seen couples engaged in delicious tete-a-tete, others chose "a sly flirtation by the light of a chandelier, with music to play in the pauses, and no one very near;" while some of a more practical but less poetical turn of mind were contented with croquet. You pays your money and you takes your choice. Carrie TYRRELL sang "Silver Threads among the Gold." No words of mine could add color to the laurels she has won and deserved, both at home and abroad. She has a clear, strong, pleasant voice, and sings with well chosen modulation. Cora BURNHAM was then called upon and recited in a sweet, but not powerful voice, "The City." She was evidently embarrassed at being the cynosure of so many eyes. Miss Vira DRAKE presided at the organ with universal acceptability. After refreshments and a few moments spent in social intercourse, we "silently stole away." + + SURROGATE's COURT. Sept. 15. John H. WEBBER, executor, &c., filed an inventory of the personal property of James HILL, late of the town of Stafford, deceased. Sept. 17. The will of George EDWARDS, late of the town of Batavia, deceased, left for probate by George D. EDWARDS, one of the executors therein named. Citation returnable Oct. 25th, 1875. The will of Agnes SMILEY, late of the town of Pavilion, deceased, left for probate by Thomas NOBLE, sole executor therein named. Citation returnable November 16th, 1875. Sept. 20. In the matter of proving the will of Phineas BARR, late of the town of Elba, deceased, the further proceedings therein adjourned to October 4th, 1875. John WORTENDYKE, executor, &c., of Peter WORTENDYKE, late of the town of Batavia, deceased, filed his account for final settlement. Citation returnable December 27th, 1875. Sept. 22. In the matter of the estate of Richard C. BROWN, late of the town of Elba, deceased, ordered publication of notice to creditors to present claims to the administrators on or before the 31st day of March, 1876. + + MARRIED. GREY-SHOWERMAN.--Sept. 14th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Jas. E. BILLS, Wilber C. GREY of Stafford, and Emma L. SHOWERMAN, of Bethany. MOORE-GROFF.--By Rev. E.S. FURMAN, Sept. 22d, 1875, Mr. Bradford MOORE of Buffalo, and Miss M_?_ GROFF of Darien. + + NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. No clue to the Hermitage robbers yet. Barnum lectures in Hornellsville the coming winter. There are 36, 532 children of school age in Rochester. Some things is thin. -"Holley Standard." Of course they is. Instruments for a new band at Warsaw have been purchased. A horse was sold at Brockport the other day for thirteen cents. The Warsaw Stave Manufactory was burned down a few nights since. Loss $700. The post office at Tonawanda was broken into a few nights since and about $20 stolen therefrom. Alex JONES of Hornellsville recently sold his horse "Ashland Pet" to a Syracuse man for $3,500. There are seven lodges of the I.O.G.T. organization in Buffalo, with a membership of over 1,000. The Attica "News" seems to have "toned down" its warfare on the Tonawanda Valley Agricultural Society. The Buffalo 'Courier' reports that at Holland in Erie county, the potato crop is very large and is rotting badly. The Mount Morris 'Enterprise' states that the apple crop in that vicinity this season will be below the average. The Livingston county agricultural society has postponed its annual exhibition until Thursday, September 30th. The Brockporters consume from 75 to 100 kegs of lager beer per week. The place must be a kind of Dutch paradise. An iron bed-plate for nail-mill purposes was successfully cast in Corning a few days since. It weighs about seven tons. J.E. JEFFERSON, of Attica, was accidentally thrown from his buggy and had several of his ribs broken, a few days since. A boy named Henry SLOUCHER was accidentally drowned at Buffalo, Sunday, and, considering his name, who's to blame? The Niagara County Fair, in consequences of the severe storm, adjourned for two weeks and will be held Sept. 30th, Oct. 1st and 2d. A Fredonia man had to call in a constable the other night to get rid of a trio of tramps who insisted upon lodging there over night. Two hundred and eighty-two car loads of lumber were shipped from Tonawanda via the New York Central Railroad during August. The Medina "Tribune" says Henry CORY of Shelby has raised one hundred and sixteen bushels of early rose potatoes on half an acre. Miss Abbie EDWARDS, daughter of Dr. ELLENWOOD, of Attica, has been engaged as teacher in one of the Sing Sing Public Schools. Mr. Carmi LINDSEY, of Attica, harvested from 1 5/8 acres of land, 78 bushels of barley. The ground contained an orchard of large trees at that. Lima hopes to soon be blessed with a steam grist mill. The proposition is to turn the old Western Hotel building into such an establishment. A disastrous fire occurred at Canaseraga, Allegany county, a few days since, involving seven business houses in ruin, and entailing a loss of over $9,000. Mr. Chas. J. DORRANCE, long time cashier of Loomis' Bank, at Attica, has accepted a "call" to be general correspondent of the North Western Bank of Chicago. The Orleans 'Republican' claims that less strong liquor is now drank in Albion than at any time for years past. The editor of the 'Republican' is away from home. The epizootic among cattle which we have reported as being prevalent near Avon has broken out in the vicinity of Buffalo. Many animals have died and a large number are afflicted. R.M. TUTTLE has become sole proprietor of the Hornellsville 'Times,' of which he has hitherto been junior partner. Under his management we predict the 'Times' will be better than ever. Success, old friend! The Medina 'Tribune' says: "Farmers who have apples wear smiling faces, as the prospect is favorable for a good round price for their fruit, and, although the crop will not be an average one, the advance in price will bring about as much money in the aggregate." A daughter of S.D. GARDNER, Treasurer of Allegany Co., was married a few days since, and among her wedding presents was a check for $25,000, given by her father. Anxious young men are inquiring whether GARDNER has any more daughters, and--any more $25,000. The Cuba, Allegany county, 'Herald' says that the following property was recently found in the belfry of the Universalist church in that village: "A pair of fine boots and a pair of stoga boots; a fine black broadcloth coat but little worn, and a green table spread ornamented with figures." At a meeting held recently in Mayville, at which about twenty representative men of the Baptist denomination were present, it was decided to purchase about seventy acres of land near DeWittville, opposite to Fair Point, for $300 an acre, divide it into 210 shares, at $100 each, and convert the property into a Baptist camping ground. An exchange says, there is a mineral spring at Cowlesville, Wyoming Co., which is a singular freak of nature, overflowing without varying every ninety days and seven hours, throwing a vast volume of water high in the air, emitting at the same time quantities of natural gas, upon lighting which a flame of many feet issues forth, illuminating the heavens and the surrounding country for a great distance. The Arcade 'Times' says: "We are gratified to be enabled to announce that the prospects are brightening for the early completion of the Attica & Arcade Railway. The right of way, has nearly all been secured, the commissioners, as we understand, are not only purchasing but paying for the same. Three or four heavy contractors have been over the line this week who will make proposals to build and equip the road within a reasonable length of time." Churchville.--A number of accidents occurred at, or near Churchville last week.--On Monday the horse of Mrs. J.H. PARRISH, of Bergen, became frightened in Churchville and ran away, throwing Mrs. P. from the buggy, to the ground with such force as to badly injure her spine. She is still unable to be removed to her home.--Next, the clothes of a man named John ROBINSON was snatched off him by the gearing of a threshing machine. In his carelessness they had become entangled, and the man himself was so injured, so our correspondent writes, that he hasn't been able to wear clothes since.--The next mishap, was to a man named GEHAN, who in alighting from his sulkey, had his foot caught in the stirrup, frightening his horse, which ran, dragging GEHAN some forty rods, severely if not fatally injuring him. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

In a message dated 7/7/2002 9:49:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jslobvan@exit3.com writes: > Do you need coordinators for counities in general or for old newspapers? > I may be interested. How much time is involved? > > Janet The coordinators we need, would be for any county in NY that does not have one already * Not to just have your name on a page But to CONTRIBUTE Newspaper articles to that county page The Counties that have coordinators - are listed on the page of those counties You can find more details by going to the county interested in click on the County Coordinators Needed Click HERE for more info NEEDED to do the Job an FTP program (can get free download) an EDITOR - such as Front Page (approx $149) Yes, most of the News Abstracts for NY - come thru the NY-OLD-NEWS list Time involved - Lots, if you have a successful County page Glenda Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

In a message dated 7/7/02 11:43:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, GSubyak@aol.com writes: << Are they all wanting from NY State counties? or outside of NY ? >> Yes, these are all NY counties. I will be checking the Old-Newspaper Archives before ordering a film, so we don't duplicate any work that has been done already. And I plan to try to get 10 different counties, to give EVERYONE more variety. If there are any more guide lines to be followed, let me know and I will pass them on. Kathy Then Coram, NY

Glenda, Do you need coordinators for counities in general or for old newspapers? I may be interested. How much time is involved? Janet

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia Paper (unknown name - probably the Batavia Daily) October 10, 1904 Julia E. BARR Buried in Utica The Rev. H.R. FANCHER officiated at the funeral yesterday morning of Julia E. BARR, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. BARR of No. 12 Bank street, whose death occurred on Friday from the effects of an accident. Lewis F. McLEAN, John G. TORRAUCE, J.W. BURKE and H.T. SKERRITT were the bearers. The remains were taken at 10:40 a.m. on the Central to Utica for interment. ******************* Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia Paper (unknown name - probably the Batavia Daily) October 7, 1904 LITTLE JULIA E. BARR DIES FROM ACCIDENT ADOPTED CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. W.J. BARR She Fell on a Cement Walk Yesterday Afternoon, Sustaining Concussion of the Brain - Her Condition Was Not Considered Critical Until Today. Julia Emma BARR, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. BARR of Bank street, died at the home of her forster parents at 11:40 a.m. today. The circumstances surrounding the death of the little girl are particularly pathetic. She tripped and fell on a cement walk a few minutes after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and suffered concussion of the brain. She recovered consciousness a short time after the fall and her condition was not considered critical until this morning. In company with Mrs. BARR, the child, who was 12 years old September 21st, went to the home of Mrs. Jennie W. WEBSTER of East Main street, where Mrs. BARR was having some dressmaking done. Julia was in a front room downstairs with Mrs. WEBSTER'S daughter Louise, who was playing on the piano for her. The child, looking through the window, saw Helen BURKE, a school friend, drive up in front of the house. The two girls went to the front door. Julia ran down the steps and our towards the street. In her eagerness to reach her friend she did not see a foot-and-a-half mesh wire netting stretched across the walk leading to the stepping stone. The lawn had recently been seeded and the wire was put up to keep animals off. The little girl tripped on the wire and turning a half somersault landed on her head. George WASHINGTON, steward at the Holland Club, hurried to the child, who was unconscious, and carried her into the WEBSTER house. In a few moments she regained consciousness and seemed to be getting better. Consequently no physician was called. About 5:30 o'clock, however, her condition changed for the worse and she became delirious. Dr. JOHNSON was then called. There was not even a noticeable swelling on her head, where it struck the walk. Under the physician's care the child again became easier and when he left Dr. JOHNSON said he thought it was nothing more than a bad fall and that the child was naturally ill from the shock. At 8 o'clock her condition again became bad and Dr. JOHNSON was recalled. The child remained at the WEBSTER home up to that hour. She was taken to her own home and a trained nurse was called. From then until about 10 o'clock this morning she remained the same. Then she gradually sank until her death. Concussion of the brain and a blood clot were the causes of death. Mr. BARR, who is principal of the Lancaster High School, was sent for this morning, but he didn't arrive until after the child's death. He and his wife are nearly prostrated with grief. The child was to them as their own. She was a vivacious, pretty little girl and beloved by all who knew her. Her own mother, who lives in Utica, has been telegraphed for. The child is also survived by several brothers and sisters. Last week she returned to the BARR home after spending two months with her relatives. ******************* Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia Paper (unknown name - probably the Batavia Daily) November , 1904 Funeral of Mrs. Sarah BADY The funeral of Mrs. Sarah BADY, who committed suicide at the home of her brother, David KERR of West Bethany, on Monday, was held from the home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The interment was at West Bethany. ******************* Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department